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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is awarding around $20 million to the World Health Organization (WHO), with the total expected funding to reach approximately $100 million over five years. This funding will help CDC and WHO work together to improve the world's ability to detect, respond to, and prevent infectious diseases. The focus is on building infrastructure and preparing for disease outbreaks, using WHO's global network to support these efforts. The award period is from September 2025 to September 2030.

The Indian Health Service (IHS), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, has announced a reorganization of its headquarters, specifically focusing on the Office of Information Technology (OIT) and the Office of Management Services (OMS). The reorganization aims to update structures, improve efficiency, and align with current technology and administration requirements. The new structure, approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, will streamline operations within these offices to better serve the healthcare needs of Indian communities. This change involves various functions like cybersecurity, records management, emergency preparedness, and asset management, enhancing the IHS's ability to support healthcare services.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has updated its Statement of Organization for the Office of the General Counsel (OGC). This update clarifies the roles, responsibilities, and structure of the OGC, including the addition of their participation in the Inter-Agency False Claims Act Working Group. Key components such as the Mission, Organization, and Functions of the OGC are detailed, emphasizing the legal services provided to the Secretary and other parts of the department. The revised document also outlines how it nullifies all previous statements of organization.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced a temporary exception to its previous order, allowing unaccompanied noncitizen children to remain in the United States rather than being expelled. This exception, effective around January 30, 2021, will stay in place until the CDC completes a new public health assessment regarding their initial order which restricts entry of certain persons from countries with communicable diseases like COVID-19. The CDC's decision aligns with an Executive Order by the President aimed at addressing migration and ensuring safe processing of asylum seekers. All other rules applying to adults remain unchanged pending further notice from the CDC.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is announcing a public meeting for the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC). The meeting will take place on March 4, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, and it will be accessible via teleconference. The committee will discuss various topics related to healthcare infection prevention and control, including updates from different workgroups and the CDC's response to the Coronavirus disease. The public is welcome to listen in and provide comments, with written comments due by February 25, 2021.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has renewed the charter for the CDC/Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Advisory Committee on HIV, Viral Hepatitis, and STD Prevention and Treatment (CHAC). This renewal extends the committee's charter until November 25, 2026. The committee focuses on providing guidance and recommendations related to the prevention and treatment of these diseases. Jonathan Mermin, M.D., M.P.H., is the designated federal officer for this committee.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is updating an existing system of records managed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and renamed it to "NIH Loan Repayment Records." This update also includes proposed exemptions for some records from certain requirements of the Privacy Act, intended to protect the identity of those who provide information in confidence. The system is used to manage and evaluate educational Loan Repayment Programs, which help repay loans for individuals conducting biomedical and behavioral research. Public comments on these changes can be submitted until March 15, 2021, and the new system will be effective after any feedback is addressed.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) have released a draft guidance titled “Considerations for Including Tissue Biopsies in Clinical Trials.” This document offers advice on implementing tissue biopsies in clinical trials, whether conducted on adults or children, especially when evaluating investigational medical products supported by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). It emphasizes that while biopsies can pose risks, they can be vital for certain trial evaluations, and often, participation in such biopsies should be optional if they serve exploratory or non-essential purposes. The guidance is open for public comment until March 10, 2025.

The Department of Health and Human Services has updated the name of the child support program from the Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) to the Office of Child Support Services (OCSS). This change aligns the program with its commitment to support entire families rather than just enforce child support. Additionally, the rule removes outdated terms and updates sections of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to reflect the new name and facilitate modern Tribal processes and reporting for child support programs. These updates aim to enhance family self-sufficiency and clarity in regulations without imposing any financial impact.

The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities announced the cancellation of a special meeting that was supposed to be held on June 18, 2025. The meeting would have taken place at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. This cancellation was previously noted in the Federal Register on April 9, 2025, and there are no plans to reschedule it.